Chartered March 4, 1958, the Elk Grove Village Junior
Chamber (Jaycees) have been developing young leaders in the Elk Grove
Village Community and serving its members over the last 50 years. We
lead the movement that began the national Juvenile Diabetes Foundation and
are a part of an International Organization dedicated to leadership
development through community service. The Elk Grove Village Jaycees
gives young adults the tools they need to build the bridges of success for
themselves in the areas of business development, management skills,
individual training, community service, and international connections.
Established to provide opportunities for young men to
develop personal and leadership skills through service to others, the Jaycees
later expanded to include women, reflecting the growing influence and
leadership of women in America.
Elk Grove Jaycees a the 2007 Year End State
Convention
in Decatur after the Awards dinner and Ceremony
Fondue Fun - a project run by one of our
members in February 2008
Jaycees have been a force for good in America and around
the world. Jaycees helped establish Airmail services in America with Jaycee
Charles Lindbergh, and have raised millions of dollars for causes such as the
American Cancer Society, March of Dimes, and for catastrophe relief efforts.
They have built parks, playgrounds, hospitals, ball fields, and housing for
the elderly while conducting service and support programs in thousands of
communities nationwide.
Members of
the Elk Grove Village Jaycees have many opportunities to achieve their goals
and develop their skills. Whether you are interested in being a chapter
officer, or simply working on a project committee, you will have the chance
to learn skills ranging from marketing to personnel management and more!
Every member has unique talents to offer, and we provide them the freedom to
contribute them in any way, from training other members, to creatively using
them in programs and projects.